Little League Softball World Series: Tallmadge 10, Tualatin City 1

Little League Softball World Series/Tallmadge wins opener 10-1 over Oregon team

Gia Spitali is greeted at the plate by teammates Melina Cioffi and Elizabeth Bickar after coming home on a double to center field by Emily Pratt. The big hit put Tallmadge on top 5-1 in the third inning. (David Ball/Special to the Akron Beacon Journal)

Tallmadge pitcher Emily Pratt winds up for a throw to the plate. She went the distance, finishing with eight strikeouts while not allowing an extra-base hit. (David Ball/Special to the Akron Beacon Journal)

Gia Spitali slides in safely behind the catcher with the team's final run in its 10-1 win over Tualatin City on Thursday. (David Ball/Special to the Akron Beacon Journal)

Tallmadge lead-off hitter Jordyn Severns heads down the first-base line after putting a bunt in play. She reached safely on the attempt, sparking the team's breakout 6-run third inning. (David Ball/Special to the Akron Beacon Journal)

Tallmadge manager Nick Dadich takes some time with Emily Pratt, while Tualatin City brings a new pitcher to the circle in the fourth inning. Pratt finished 4-for-4 at the plate, highlighted by a three-run double in the third inning. (David Ball/Special to the Akron Beacon Journal)

Delanie Dadich beats an Oregon runner to first base to collect an out in the fourth inning, while teammate Kenna Loveless provides backup on the play. (David Ball/Special to the Akron Beacon Journal)

Julie Severns, mother of catcher Jordyn Severns, cheers from the bleachers after Tallmadge recorded the final out to finish off Tualatin City 10-1 in its first pool-play game at the Little League Softball World Series. (David Ball/Special to the Akron Beacon Journal)